Analysis of a Dragon Boat Race
It is the first Regatta of the season. A chance for teams to measure themselves under race conditions and see where they are at...
Dragon Boat Race Starts
This post is going to discuss what a good race start looks like and why. It will also show you some different race starts.
The...
Effect of Dead Weight in a Dragon boat
What is the effect of dead weight (weight you do not need) on the performance of a dragon boat? Many dragon boaters bring bottled...
Improve Your Times and Distances on the Paddling Erg
Introduction
In a previous post we talked about the paddling ergo (or erg) machine, how it helps a dragon boat paddler and one way that...
Finding the Ideal Stroke Rate
In this post we will talk about finding the ideal stroke rate for a crew. This ideal stroke rate can also be referred to...
Thought Experiment: The Influence of Having a Bent Dragon Boat Paddle
A thought experiment considers a hypothesis, theory, or principle for the purpose of thinking through its consequences.
Dragon Boating is steeped in history and, rightly...
Stroke Rate and Boat Speed
When dragon boat crews want to go faster, they tend to lift the stroke rate. This is one of the biggest mistakes I see...
This is W.A.R. – How Much Power Do You Create in the Boat
Introduction
How much power do you create? In the realm of dragon boating, where teamwork reigns supreme, the concept of "Wins Above Replacement" (WAR) has...
A High Stroke Rate vs A Long Stroke
In this post I will attempt to answer the long standing question of whether a high stroke rate wins races or a long strong...
Dragon Boating: Does Size Matter? Big Data vs Small Data
It is very rare for me to take a training session or participate in a Regatta without some form of technology. It could be...
